Lundis au soleil: A lovely local address in Villeray

In the heart of Villeray, Lundis au soleil cultivates the art of taking your time, at lunch and in the evening alike, around a list of private-import wines and plates that follow the seasons. On weekends, the spot sets the table for a delectable brunch where the pancakes are happy to be paired, why not, with a good glass of wine.

Behind the spot are Olivier Martinez, Karina Tétrault, and Charles Thibault, three longtime friends who got to know each other behind the counter of Buvette Chez Simone. Together, they opened their little spot in 2020, with the desire to bring a bit of sunshine to the neighbourhood.

For the name, the owners ended up drawing inspiration from the Spanish film Lunes al sol, translated into French as “Lundis au soleil,” but also from that famous Claude François song that brightens hearts, “Le lundi au soleil.”

The lovely decor, for its part, is the work of Charles Thibault, who designed a space that lets the light pour in during the day and lends itself to celebration and moments of sharing right down to the last glass of wine served.

The project’s roots lie in their affection for the Old Continent. All three having a special tie to Europe, in Spain, France, and Italy respectively, Lundis au soleil feels like the little European cafés and wine bars you find on nearly every street corner. On the menu, whether at lunchtime or for apéro/dinner, you delight in delicious little dishes shaped by the seasons and the chef’s creativity.

Conceived entirely through private import, the wine list offers beautiful bottles from producers who work the vine with respect for nature and for people.

The establishment lives up to its name; Lundis au soleil truly brings a bit of comfort to the neighbourhood’s locals. Whether in the form of a delicious ready-to-eat dish or a lovely private-import bottle, the spot introduces you to beautiful products.

Lundis au soleil appears in our lists titled Where to go for dinner on a Monday night: a few suggestions and Where to drink good natural wine in Montreal.

Written by Inès Duguen
Photography by Alison Slattery

Updated on July 04, 2026

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